On the stage of men's soccer at the Southeast Asian Games, not long ago, a battle for the bronze medal was remarkable. The Vietnamese men's U22 soccer team defeated the Myanmar men's U22 soccer team in a complex and fierce battle with a 3-1 result, not only accomplishing the set goal, but also returning with a bronze medal in glory.
When it comes to the Vietnamese men's soccer team, our fans will surely have a lot of thoughts. Last year, the Vietnamese men's soccer team left a lasting impression when they thrashed our men's soccer team 3-1 at home in the Round of 12. This is not only a shame for the Chinese team in recent years, but also epitomizes the gradual rise of Vietnamese soccer to become a strong team in Asian soccer as it has been deeply cultivated in youth teams at all levels. This Southeast Asian Games, men's soccer is undoubtedly the center of attention. Vietnam, as the defending champion, naturally became the favorite to win the title. However, in the semifinals, Vietnam unexpectedly rolled over and was defeated by Indonesia 2-3, making the battle for the bronze medal inevitable. Faced with the pressure of new coach Troisière, the team desperately needed a win to revitalize their morale. In the Myanmar clash, Vietnam cannot afford to lose. If they lose, Troussier may even face the crisis of dismissal. Fortunately, Vietnam proved their strength once again. In the first 9 minutes of the match, Vietnam scored the first goal. Huynh Van Cuong added a second in the 35th minute to make it 2-0, while midfielder Qu Van Khang put the icing on the cake in the 57th minute to seal the win. Despite Myanmar's late equalizer, the 3-1 scoreline was enough for Vietnam to claim the bronze medal. Next month, Vietnam will embark on the Panda Cup in China. Next month, the U22 youth teams of Vietnam and China will battle it out. If the Vietnamese team wins again, it will realize a double victory over our adult national team and U22 youth national team. In the face of the strength of Vietnamese soccer, our country's soccer will be overshadowed. We expect our U22 players to play well in their hometown matches, beat Vietnam and defend their honor.
